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Q4OS

Q4OS is a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution offering a choice of a classic-style user interface (Trinity) and a modern desktop environment (KDE Plasma). The project also develops various utilities, such as Desktop Profiler and Software Center, as well as installers for third-party applications.

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ALT Linux

ALT Linux was founded in 2001 by a merge of two large Russian free software projects. By the year 2008 it became a large organization developing and deploying free software, writing documentation and technical literature, supporting users, and developing custom products.

Technical Specs Comparison
Q4OSALT Linux
Debian (Stable)BaseIndependent (forked from Mandrake)
apt / debPackage Managerrpm (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd, SysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
6.1Latest Version11.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
September 12, 2025Release DateMay 1, 2025
i686x86_64ARM64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
Architecture
i686x86_64ARM64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
KDE PlasmaTrinityAfterStepBlackboxCinnamonEnlightenmentFVWMGNOMEIceWMKDElabwcLXDEMATEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfireXfce
Desktops
KDE PlasmaTrinityAfterStepBlackboxCinnamonEnlightenmentFVWMGNOMEIceWMKDElabwcLXDEMATEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfireXfce